Do Vauxhall Zafiras catch fire?
British carmaker Vauxhall is recalling 235,000 Zafira people carriers for a third time over new fears the vehicles could catch fire. Other cars from the Zafira B range were previously recalled in two stages in 2015 and 2016 after campaigners claimed more than 300 had burst into flames.
How do I know if my Vauxhall Zafira needs to be recalled?
If you own a Zafira B but don’t receive a letter, you can check if your vehicle is subject to the recall by visiting this government site. You can check the car registration number to see if it’s one of the hundreds of thousands of vehicles subject of this latest recall.
Is my Vauxhall Zafira recalled?
The Vauxhall Zafira B people carrier is being recalled for the third time in four years due to renewed safety fears. Almost 235,000 cars, all of which were built in the UK, are being recalled. Those affected were built between 2005 and 2014 and have either no or manual air conditioning.
What Vauxhall Zafira are being recalled?
What is the Vauxhall recall?
Vauxhall has been forced to issue its fourth fire-related recall for the Zafira B people carrier, after “a small number” of cars that have previously been recalled for fire risk “experienced melting to the plug that connects to the resistor fuse” in their heating and ventilation systems.
How many miles will a Zafira last?
Most people sell the zafiras around 100k miles because the car is worth a small amount since the engine still has life but the zafiras that reach 200k miles or over are scrapped.
How long does a recall last on a car?
A recall is good through the statute of limitations for up to ten years, with the exception of tire recalls which are valid for 60 days. However a car manufacturer is inclined to fix the issue even after those ten years have passed and most will give you no issues repairing the car.
Are there any recalls on Vauxhall Zafira cars?
Towards the end of last year, we reported that Vauxhall was recalling 47,000 UK Zafira cars to replace the heater blower motor and regulator. There were also mass recalls in 2015 and 2016 when more than 200,000 Zafiras had to be recalled because of an issue with the air conditioning system.
Is your Zafira B at risk?
Owners of Zafira B models the company has identified as potentially being at risk should hear in the next few days from the company. The letter will inform them of the potential risk, and offer a free repair, which should take about an hour. Think your vehicle needs a fix but didn’t get a letter?
When did the Zafira Model B come out?
It’s the Zafira model B, built between 2005 and 2014, specifically those with either no air conditioning or manual air conditioning built between these dates. What are owners going to be told?
How long does a Vauxhall recall take to complete?
A Vauxhall spokesperson told us: ‘The recall itself will take an hour. It involves the fitting of a revised wiring harness, with additional fixing points and a replacement resistor. ‘The resistor is exactly the same as the wax fuse resistor we commenced fitting in 2016.